“Where the Edge Gathers: Building a Community of Radical Inclusion”
Yvette A Flunder
Pilgrim Press, 2005, 162 Pages

At A Glance: “Where the Edge Gathers” advocates for radical inclusivity in faith communities, focusing on marginalized groups like same-sex couples, transgender individuals, and people living with AIDS, and calling for a reevaluation of ethics and societal stigmas.

Overview: In “Where the Edge Gathers: Building a Community of Radical Inclusion,” Yvette A. Flunder offers a transformative approach to creating inclusive faith communities. Drawing on her personal experiences with marginalized individuals, Flunder highlights the importance of ‘village ethics’ and ‘village theology’ in embracing those often sidelined by church and society.

The book focuses on specific groups like same-sex couples, transgender individuals, and gay people living with AIDS, using these examples to advocate for a reevaluation of sexual and relational ethics, the importance of radical inclusivity, and the need to destigmatize societal views of marginalized communities. This work is a valuable resource for denominational leaders and clergy dedicated to ministering to marginalized groups, particularly in urban settings.

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